Story Behind the Song
"I'm not a religious man myself but good music never gets by me, and this is (as always) good. Vocals arranged perfectly with a emotional laid back piano melody and drums to stand behind. . .it sounds wonderful."
Fredrik Cole: Trax in Space
Song writing produces interesting lessons. I wrote this song in the early 80s. Though the words and music came quickly to me I didnt care for the praise song very much and set it aside. The chart must have set in the bottom of my piano bench for about a year. Yet I could not get it out of my mind. I would go over the melody again-and-again in my head trying to think of revisions that would make the song acceptable to me. . .but nothing came to mind.
The song was set to Psalm 91 which profoundly tells of Gods provision for us. I loved that scripture and desperately wanted to make it work musically. After a considerable amount of time I determined that there was nothing that I could come up with to improve upon my original ideas. I decided, therefore, to try it out on the Calvary Chapel congregation that I lead in praise to see what their reaction would be. To my great surprise on the very morning that I offered it, even while they were learning the song, the congregation leaped in ecstatic praise. I Trust In You, exactly as I originally wrote it, became a regular part of our worship service.
Years later I added a few verses and it became a part of the Selah repertoire. However, we never had an opportunity to put it down on tape. Recently, though, we decided to make it a part of Vanessas first solo album Amazing Grace. She always had sung the song with Selah and it had become one of her favorites. Psalm 91 has become one of her favorites as well. She uses it regularly in her ministry to others who need to be reassured of the provision of God.
Before laying down her vocal trac I re-worked the instrumentals a bit by adding a piano part that made the trac move. We decided to have Vanessa harmonize with herself and the results were outstanding. When they kick in at the chorus the song rises to a great proclamation of praise affirming our trust in the Lord. We sincerely pray that this song will lift you up with the understanding that God is your provider.
Lyrics
Trusting you
He who will dwell in the shelter of the most high,
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty God.
I will call upon you, Lord, my Refuge and my Fortress. . . .My God.
He who proclaims the Most High as His dwelling place,
Will not fear, for the Lord will shield and cover him with love.
I will call upon you, Lord, my Savior and Deliverer. . . .My God.
I trust in You my Rock my Redeemer,
Trust in You, for youre a Tower of Strength.
I trust in You for under Your wings is salvation
For those who believe.
He will command His angels concerning you,
To guard you in all, your ways, theyll lift you up into their hands.
With my feet set on the Rock I will overcome, Youve rescued me. . .My God;
I trust in You my Rock my Redeemer,
Trust in You, for youre a Tower of Strength.
I trust in You for under Your wings is salvation
For those who believe. (Repeat Chorus)
For under your wings is salvation for those who believe.
Words and Music Copyright © 1999 Don Wigton
A chord chart for this song is available for free at the Wigtune Company Home Page @ http://userzweb.lightspeed.net/wigton/wigtune.htm
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